AJSN WK41A- Fallout AI RIP OFF Removed, XBOX not for SALE, Ace Combat 8, FREE 007 DLC, EU Kids Law?

Summary of Main Points (AJS News / Angry Joe Show)

• Mixed gaming week overview: The hosts describe this as an “extremely mediocre” news week, while still noting there’s plenty of content—game reviews and trailers, including a Lanterns finale review, Gears of War being out, DMC trailers, and gameplay for Ace Combat 8 and Control (“Resonance”). They also mention work on future coverage, including Star Wars Galactic Racer.

• Sequel delay: Kena: Scars of ??? postponed to 2027

  • A sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits is reportedly being pushed to 2027 to “polish and expand” the experience.
  • The hosts debate which platforms the original released on and conclude it wasn’t a strict console exclusive.

• Criticism of AI-made games (including Fallout New York)

  • The hosts strongly condemn AI projects, arguing that AI enables “uncreative” creators to create an illusion of originality and may involve reusing or stealing from existing art and prior work.
  • They specifically call out “Fallout New York” as an example—criticizing the idea of building a major Fallout entry via AI rather than traditional AAA-style development.
  • They also raise a broader concern that studios may prioritize AI over human developers and writers, then attempt to justify it publicly.

• Microsoft/Xbox rumors: Xbox “not for sale”

  • Xbox executive Asha Sharma said Xbox is not for sale, pushing back against speculation that Microsoft might sell its gaming division.
  • The hosts read the statement as PR aimed at countering buyout rumors and joke about what price would be offered if it were actually “for sale.”

• Ubisoft rebranding internal studios (“Creative House 2” -> actual company naming)

  • Ubisoft is described as reshuffling and renaming its internal structure—treating one “Creative House” as a formal studio label (e.g., emphasizing Massive Entertainment).
  • The hosts see this as potentially positive for IP continuity and clearer development organization, referencing prior concerns about how Ubisoft handles certain franchises.

• EU “Children’s Act” / Stop Killing Games warning (data privacy + private servers)

  • A human-rights/gaming-focused group, Stop Killing Games, issued a major warning about an EU children’s law (based on a leaked 99-page document).
  • Key alleged issues summarized by the hosts:
    • Private game servers may become illegal
    • Online play for kids could require personal identification and stricter data handling
    • The bill is criticized as overly restrictive (“draconian”), potentially driven by political misunderstanding and lobbying
  • They contrast this with earlier successes from Stop Killing Games initiatives, hoping the EU won’t become hostile toward gamers.

• RuneScape 4 announcement: players upset over deleted creations

  • RuneScape 4 was announced at RuneFest as an MMO sequel concept evolving from Dragon Wilds.
  • The hosts complain about lost player content, saying promises about preserving user-built items were broken and that deletions occurred following changes.
  • Even so, they note the new MMO direction sounds like a blend of older-style MMO aesthetics with Dragon Wilds’ art style.

• 007: First Light gets free DLC

  • The hosts report that 007 First Light will receive free DLC including:
    • Additional missions (including a “Game Plus” mode and photo mode)
    • Improvements and new playable content
    • Addressing a specific frustration related to vehicle/driving
  • They also highlight strong sales: 1.5 million copies in 24 hours, implying likely future 007 content.

• Ace Combat 8 backlash on Steam: Ace Combat Zero DLC confusion + huge download size

  • The hosts explain why some players are review-bombing:
    • A preorder/upgrade bonus promised Ace Combat Zero (Belkan War) as a “standalone add-on,” but after release it appears to work as a DLC executable that launches from the base game.
    • Ace Combat 8 is reported to require an enormous install size (about 145GB). Players argue they still can’t access the “older game” portion without installing the full base game.
  • They acknowledge the feedback is valid, but note the bonus is still free, so they aren’t as harsh about the overall situation.

Presenters / Contributors

• Alex (named on the show segment)
• Joe (referred to as “Joe” / “Angry Joe Show” host)
• AJS News / Angry Joe Show team (the video also mentions OJ as part of gameplay context)